How to Get Here

To visit any of the West Cork islands, check out the listings below for ferry operators and cable car transport

The West Cork islands are situated off the southwest coast of Ireland and although this is a remote part of Ireland, West Cork is excellently served by international and regional transport including airports, buses, and car rentals.

When you’re finding out how to get to the West Cork islands, check ferry timetables carefully and note differences between summer and winter programmes.

Ferry Times to Bere Island

Ferries sail year-round from Castletownbere. Sailings take 10 minutes. Summer and winter timetables differ, so do check carefully to make sure that you have the right Bere Island ferry times for your visit.

Cable Car Times to Dursey Island

Ireland’s only cable car departs daily, year-round, from Ballaghboy – at the tip of the Beara peninsula, Co. Cork. The trip takes ten minutes. Please note that trips are limited each day (speak to local accommodation providers for accurate information about the best times to travel).

Ferry Times to Garnish Island

Garnish Island is open from March to October, and there is an island admission charge separate to that charged by ferry boats. Ferries depart Glengariff daily from March to October. Sailings take 15 minutes.

Ferry Times to Sherkin Island

Ferry Times to Whiddy Island

Ferries sail from Bantry, daily, year-round. Sailings take 10-15 minutes.
Please note that for summer 2016, ferries will be departing from the Railway Pier rather than on the Bantry House side of the bay. (Leaving the main square, take the left immediately after the statue of St. Brendan and proceed to the end of the road to reach the ferry departure point.

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